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Episode 241: The Hidden Cost Of Skipping Design With Sheryl Steinberg

people have asked where design fits into the process and really, good design should come from the very start

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode featuring Sheryl Steinberg, owner of Sheryl Steinberg Interior Design. With over 15 years of experience working with builders, remodelers and homeowners across the US, Sheryl brings a unique perspective on how professional interior design fits into the build process, and why getting it right from the very beginning is one of the most powerful things a builder can do for their business.

Inside episode 241 you will discover

  • Why interior design should be part of the process from day one
  • How a designer bridges the gap between what clients and builders
  • Why misaligned expectations are costing builders time, money and referrals
  • How lighting, space planning and accessibility are more important than you realise
  • The cost of getting it wrong
  • How having a designer in your corner helps you charge more and deliver a better experience
  • And much, much more.

Special mentions:

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key moments

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  • 5:24 Where interior design fits into the build process and why it matters so much
  • 8:36 How building without a clear design scope leads to delays, redesigns and frustrated clients
  • 11:17 A real life example of what goes wrong when design is left out of the process
  • 15:16 The difference between interior architecture, interior design and decoration explained
  • 23:59 Why scaling builders need clear design processes in place to avoid growing pains
  • 28:36 What working with a designer looks like and how builders can get started today

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key moments

  • 5:24 Where interior design fits into the build process and why it matters so much
  • 8:36 How building without a clear design scope leads to delays, redesigns and frustrated clients
  • 11:17 A real life example of what goes wrong when design is left out of the process
  • 15:16 The difference between interior architecture, interior design and decoration explained
  • 23:59 Why scaling builders need clear design processes in place to avoid growing pains
  • 28:36 What working with a designer looks like and how builders can get started today

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services

Sheryl Steinberg is the owner of Sheryl Steinberg Interior Design, based in Bethesda, Maryland. With over 15 years of experience and a background in interior architecture, space planning and project management, Sheryl works closely with builders and remodelers across the US to bring clients' visions to life from the very start of the build process.

“A specialised podcast made just for the owners of custom home building companies. Extraordinary guests, valuable content and  amazing stories from other builders.”

Cheri K

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